Seattle Symphony: An Evening with Itzhak Perlman

• Itzhak Perlman, violin
• Rohan De Silva, piano

Note: Due to the current surge in the Omicron variant, Itzhak Perlman has postponed his entire West Coast tour from January 2022 to April 2022. The January 18 performance of An Evening with Itzhak Perlman has been rescheduled for April 20, 2022. All ticket holders will be notified.

Undeniably the reigning virtuoso of the violin, Itzhak Perlman enjoys a superstar status rarely afforded a classical musician. Now go behind the music with him for a special multimedia evening of music and storytelling, with Perlman sharing anecdotes from his life and career and performing with his longtime collaborator, Rohan De Silva.

The Seattle Symphony and Benaroya Hall will require all event attendees to provide proof of full vaccinations (or a negative COVID-19 test) and to wear masks inside the venue regardless of vaccination status. Visit seattlesymphony.org/safety for more information on our safety measures.

About Seattle Symphony

Recognized as one of the “most vital American orchestras” (NPR), the Seattle Symphony is internationally acclaimed for its inventive programming, community-minded initiatives, and superb recordings on the Seattle Symphony Media label. With a strong commitment to new music and a legacy of over 150 recordings, the orchestra has garnered five Grammy Awards, 26 Grammy nominations, and two Emmy Awards, and was named Gramophone’s 2018 Orchestra of the Year. The Symphony performs in Benaroya Hall in the heart of downtown Seattle.

About Itzhak Perlman, violin

Violinist Itzhak Perlman enjoys superstar status rarely afforded a classical musician. Beloved for his charm and humanity as well as his talent, Perlman is treasured by audiences throughout the world who respond not only to his remarkable artistry, but also to his irrepressible joy for making music.

A heavily decorated violin virtuoso, Perlman was granted a Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Obama in 2015, a Kennedy Center Honor in 2003, a National Medal of Arts by President Clinton in 2000, and a Medal of Liberty by President Reagan in 1986. Perlman has been honored with 16 Grammy Awards, 4 Emmy Awards, a Kennedy Center Honor, a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, and a Genesis Prize.

About Rohan De Silva, piano

https://www.juilliard.edu/music/faculty/de-silva-rohan